Free Women’s Education – May 28: When & Why Teens Should Visit a Women’s Health Provider
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Women’s Health (Grand Island), is hosting a community education session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Chelsey Kennedy will present “When and Why Should a Teen See a Women's Health Provider.”
Registration Now Open for the 28th Annual Hospital Hill Race
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is inviting local families to the 28th Annual Hospital Hill Run on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. The Hospital Hill Run was created nearly three decades ago by a handful of local healthcare providers to promote the importance of exercise in a fun and family-friendly way.
Two Measles Cases Reported in Cass County
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting two measles cases in Cass County, bringing the state’s total to 11 cases in 2025. Both individuals were unvaccinated and acquired measles through international travel. One individual is hospitalized. The two cases in Cass County are not related to cases in Williams County.
Sanford Health Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift From Marsh McLennan Agency to Support Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Inpatient Care at Sanford Children’s Hospital
In collaboration with the Sanford Health Foundation, Marsh McLennan Agency is partnering with the Sanford Children’s Hospital on a $1 million, 10-year philanthropic commitment to address the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care in our region.
Yankton County Search & Rescue and Yankton Medical Clinic Partner to Host Children’s Life Jacket Giveaway
May is National Water Safety Month. In celebration, Yankton County Search and Rescue (YCSAR) has teamed up with Yankton Medical Clinic (YMC) to provide youth life jackets to local families, free of charge. This event will take place on Thursday, May 15th, at Riverside Park in Yankton, SD, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Roller Assumes Radiology Medical Directorship, Introduces Teleradiology to HRMC
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to announce Luke Roller, MD, founder and chief executive officer of Independent Medical Consultants (IMC), has been named medical director of radiology for the organization. Board-certified IMC radiologists, Dr. Roller and Alex Feng, MD, MBA, along with their partnered team of teleradiologists, will provide interpretation for all imaging studies performed at HRMC and the HRMC Physicians Clinic, ensuring seamless, expert radiology services for the community.
UnityPoint Health Honored as ‘Top Workplace in Healthcare’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, UnityPoint Health® has been recognized as one of the top places to work in healthcare in the country by a national industry publication.
New Iowa Health Education Portal Links Aspiring Nurses to In-State Education Programs
The Iowa Health Education Portal, an innovative online platform, offers students and career changers a streamlined, user-friendly way to explore and pursue nursing education programs in Iowa.
Children's Nebraska Appoints Venkata Kolli, MBBS, as Medical Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness Center
Venkata B. Kolli, MBBS, has accepted the role of medical director for the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska. Set to open in January 2026, the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center is a world-class facility that will provide the full spectrum of pediatric mental health services for children and their families. Dr. Kolli will oversee acute clinical services within the center, including urgent care, crisis assessment, partial hospitalization and inpatient care. Built in partnership with the Mental Health Innovation Foundation, the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center is located at 8511 West Dodge Road on Children’s main hospital campus.
Team-Based Approach to Advanced Heart Failure Care Receives National Recognition for Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Monument Health is proud to announce that Becker’s Hospital Review named Rapid City Hospital one of the top five hospitals in the U.S. with the lowest heart failure readmission rates, according to recent data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This achievement reflects a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to heart failure care and a steadfast commitment to optimizing outcomes for patients at every stage of the disease.
Cancer Walk to Support Program Funding
Proceeds from the Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release will help fund a recent program to help cancer patients look and feel beautiful.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Pays Tribute to Memorials
When you choose to support Columbus Community Hospital through the foundation, you have many options. One of those choices is to donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
Good Samaritan Infant Memorial Service – June 1
CHI Health Good Samaritan has scheduled a service commemorating the lives of babies stillborn, miscarried or who have died in infancy. The annual Infant Memorial Service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 will take place on the east side of City of Kearney Cemetery, 4400 Ave. I.
Essentia Health Awarded American Cancer Society Grants for Transportation and Lodging to Aid Cancer Patients
The Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation is honored to receive two new grants, totaling $30,000, from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help alleviate some of the financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Sanford Bismarck Unveils Patient and Family Advisory Council
Sanford Bismarck has announced the launch of the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to improve the patient experience. This initiative is an important step in strengthening our commitment to addressing the needs, concerns and experiences of patients and their families.
Nine Measles Cases Reported in Williams County
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting five additional measles cases in Williams County, bringing the state’s total to nine cases in 2025. All newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. These individuals are currently isolating at home as recommended to help limit further spread.
Nebraska Medicine Honored as a Leader in Academic Medicine and a ‘Great Place to Work’ in Health Care for 2025
Becker’s Hospital Review recently published two prestigious lists recognizing excellence in health care:
Free Community Education–May 22 Balance and Mobility
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is hosting a free community education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. Representatives from GO Grand Island Physical Therapy will share the benefits of improved balance and mobility for overall health and wellness.
Registration Now Open for Regional West Foundation’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament
The 37th annual Regional West Foundation Golf Scramble will be held Monday, July 14, at the Scotts Bluff Country Club. There will be two golf scrambles; one kicking off at 8 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m., both with shotgun starts.
BASH 2025 “Off to the Races: Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection & Therapy” Raises Funds for Cancer-Fighting Technology
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce that BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2025, held on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Watertown Event Center, was a tremendous success.